One Fatally Injured in Napa Motorcycle Accident

One Dead Following Napa Motorcycle Accident

A Napa motorcycle accident left one person with fatal trauma on Sunday, April 12, 2020. According to officers from the California Highway Patrol (CHP), this incident occurred during the early evening and involved only a single vehicle. Napa County officials are currently withholding the decedent’s identity pending family notification. Additionally, this accident is under an active CHP investigation.

Collision Information

The collision occurred at around 4:55 p.m. in an unincorporated area of Napa County on State Route 128. The motorcyclist had been driving his vehicle on the highway around two miles to the west of Steel Canyon Resort near the southern edge of Lake Berryessa when, for unknown reasons, his motorcycle traveled off the road. The motorcyclist was discovered next to his vehicle on the ground inside of the highway’s right-hand shoulder.

After emergency response staff reached the location of the crash, they determined that the motorcyclist was critically injured. Tragically, the individual passed away as a result of their injuries.

Investigation

The roadway was closed for around two hours in both directions while officers responded to the accident and conducted a preliminary investigation of the site. As investigations into possible causes continue, no likely factors have been reported. Single-vehicle motorcycle accidents can happen for a wide variety of reasons and frequently involve multiple factors. Furthermore, many of the factors that cause single-vehicle accidents are things that riders are unable to control, like malfunctioning motorcycle parts or serious issues with the road.

Recovering After a Fatal Accident

A fatal crash can leave a family emotionally and financially devastated. The process of grieving following such a sudden and terrible loss can feel overwhelming, especially if the accident has affected your family’s access to income, services, and/or emotional support. I believe that grieving families deserve to be compensated by at-fault parties. For this reason, it’s important to reach out for help by calling a trusted Napa wrongful death lawyer who has experience handling motorcycle accidents.

The love and care of a person in your life aren’t replaceable. However, families suffering a loss of income or other financial impacts related to fatal collisions can often gain the security they need during a difficult time by filing a wrongful death claim. In many cases, families can claim financial losses as well as damages related to their personal wellbeing.

Finding a Good Attorney

Wrongful death cases are very important for families, and you should make sure that your attorney is skilled, experienced, and has the compassion and resources to take on your case. To learn how you can easily get in contact with a quality attorney, please take a moment to watch this helpful video:

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I’m Ed Smith, a Napa bicycle accident lawyer. If somebody you love died during a motorcycle crash, please reach out to me to get free, friendly case advice. I’m available by phone at (800) 404-5400 and (707) 564-1900.

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